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BNC: 13829 COCA: 6079

overly

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overly /ˈoʊvɚli/ adverb
overly
/ˈoʊvɚli/
adverb
Learner's definition of OVERLY
: to an excessive degree : too过度地;过于
BNC: 13829 COCA: 6079

overly

adverb

over·​ly ˈō-vər-lē How to pronounce overly (audio)
: to an excessive degree : too

Example Sentences

These directions are overly complex. She's overly sensitive to criticism. They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overly was before the 12th century
BNC: 13829 COCA: 6079

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